In six years at Oregon State Robinson's team went 94-105 and failed to reach the NCAA tournament. The Beavers were 16-16 last season and all five starters from that team are leaving.

The timing of the move is unusual as the college's basketball season finished six weeks ago.

Like his sister, Michelle Obama, Robinson graduated from Princeton University. He was a two-time Ivy League Player of the Year and also a graduate from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Robinson went into business before returning to basketball.